If there's one thing to know about chai, it's that everyone makes it differently. This is a version that singer Sarah McLachlan and her husband, Ash, have worked on for a while.

Created by Sarah McLachlan

Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 large stick cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 to 3 whole cloves

1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger (optional)

1/8 teaspoon amchoor (mango powder), (optional)

4 to 3 cups whole milk

Sugar to taste

Directions

Mix the water and spices together and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the tea bags. Allow to steep until desired strength is achieved. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Add sugar to taste, or serve unsweetened and allow each person to sweeten the tea to taste.